Radio Shack 1500526 User Manual

1500526
User's Guide
Antenna-Mounted
High-Gain Signal Amplifier
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We hope you enjoy your High-Gain Signal Amplifier from
RadioShack. Please read this user's guide before installing, setting
up, and using your new signal amplifier.
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Mount the Outdoor Amplifier
Package Contents
• Outdoor Amplifier Attach the outdoor amplifier to the antenna mast about 12 inches
below the antenna (not included) with the supplied U-Bolt, nuts,
• Indoor Amplifier
and washers.
• AC Adapter
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Note: Mount the outdoor amplifier with connections facing down
• 6-Foot Coaxial Cable with Weatherboots
to avoid water entering the amplifier.
• 6-Foot Coaxial Cable without Weatherboots
Connect the Antenna
• U-Bolt with Nuts (4) and Washers (4)
1. Use the coaxial cable with weatherboots to connect the outdoor
• 75-ohm Terminator
amplifier's IN terminal and the antenna. Slide the weatherboots
• Spare Weatherboot
snugly over the connectors.
• Mounting Screw (2) 2. Open the rubber cover to set FM TRAP.
• User's Guide
• ON to prevent FM signal interference with your TV signal.
• OFF if connecting to an FM radio.
Feature
Face
• Amplifies HDTV, VHF, UHF, and FM signals
down
• Gain control
• Filters FM interference
• Outputs to TVs and receiver or other device at the same time
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
CAUTION
This symbol is This symbol is
intended to alert you to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK intended to inform you
DO NOT OPEN
presence of uninsulated that important operating
dangerous voltage within and maintenance
CAUTION: To reduce the
the product's enclosure risk of electric shock, do instructions are
that might be of sufficient included in the literature
not remove cover or back.
Set FM TRAP
magnitude to constitute a No user-serviceable parts accompanying this
risk of electric shock. Do not
inside. Refer servicing to product.
open the product's case.
qualified personnel.
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Connect the Amplifiers
1. Connect your existing coaxial cable (up to 200 ft
(60 m)) to the outdoor amplifier's OUT terminal.
2. Connect the other end of your existing coaxial
cable to the indoor amplifier's INPUT terminal.
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Note: If necessary, attach the spare weatherboot
to your existing coaxial cable to be connected to
the outdoor amplifier. Ask a sales associate for help
attaching the weatherboot. Or, to attach it by yourself,
cut off the F connector, slip the weatherboot onto the
cable, then assemble the F connector back again.
Spare Weatherboot
F Connector
Set up the Indoor Amplifier
1. Connect the indoor amplifier's OUTPUT 1
terminal to your TV or receiver using the supplied
To 6-foot coaxial cable without weatherboots.
Antenna
2. Connect OUTPUT 2 to another TV or receiver. If
not using OUTPUT 2, cover it with the supplied
75-ohm terminator.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the indoor amplifier and
plug into a standard power outlet. The LED lights.
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Caution: The power adapter must supply 12V DC and
deliver at least 200 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive
and its plug must fit the indoor amplifier's power jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specifications could
damage the indoor amplifier or adapter.
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Adjust the Indoor Amplifier
• Turn GAIN towards Min (counterclockwise) or Max (clockwise) for
best reception. The optimum setting depends on the location,
cable lengths, and number of connected devices.
• If the signal received is weak, set SIGNAL BOOSTER to
ON to amplify the signal a second time through the indoor
amplifier. Otherwise set SIGNAL BOOSTER to OFF.
Wall
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Mount the Indoor Amplifier
You can mount the indoor amplifier to a wall
with the supplied screws.
Installation Tips
• Performance can vary greatly by
location. After you install the amplifier,
set FM TRAP on the outdoor amplifier
to ON, and adjust GAIN on the indoor amplifier. You may want
to try several GAIN settings to find the best reception.
• Be sure to set FM TRAP when you connect the outdoor
amplifier to the antenna. Set to ON to prevent FM signal
interference. Set to OFF if connecting to an FM radio.
• Remember to scan for channels (refer to your television user's
guide) after adjusting GAIN.
• Antenna signals are directional; installing an antenna rotator
can help you position the antenna to receive the optimal signal.
Coaxial cables are available at your local RadioShack store or
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online at www.radioshack.com.
TV or receiver
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